Shay Firsty
Big 4 · EY Tax CPA Candidate

Tax & accounting,
done right.

I'm Shay Firsty — a tax professional with Big 4 EY experience and a CPA in progress. I help individuals and small businesses navigate taxes and accounting with clarity and confidence.

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⚠️ Business name is TBD — update before launching.

Big 4

EY Tax Experience

CPA

In Progress

Individuals

& Small Businesses

Remote

Work Anywhere

What I do

Services

Straightforward tax and accounting help — no jargon, no surprises. Just clear guidance from someone who's done this at the highest level.

Tax Preparation

Accurate, thorough tax returns for individuals and small businesses. Federal and state filings handled with Big 4 attention to detail — without the Big 4 price tag.

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Tax Planning & Advisory

Proactive tax strategy to minimize what you owe and avoid surprises. Whether you're self-employed, own a small business, or have a complex return — planning ahead makes a real difference.

Small Business Accounting

Clean books, organized records, and financial clarity for small business owners. Stay on top of your numbers so you can focus on running your business.

Open decision — tax document handling

Decide with Shay: handle document uploads directly on the site, or send clients a secure Drive/Box folder link after they make contact? Either option works — one requires an integration, the other is zero-maintenance. Resolve before launch.

About

A real person,
not a faceless firm.

I'm Shay Firsty — a tax professional who started my career in the Big 4 at EY's Tax practice and have been working toward my CPA ever since. I've worked on engagements across the board: from helping out a best friend's girlfriend with her return to working on projects for companies like TikTok. Big or small, the work gets the same attention.

My approach is direct: I tell you what you need to know, explain why it matters, and handle the details so you don't have to. No runaround, no unnecessary complexity.

Some clients want it handled end-to-end — send me your documents and I take care of everything, no back-and-forth required. Others want to sit down (in person or over a call) and actually understand what's happening with their money. Either way works. You pick the level of involvement that makes sense for you.

I work fully remotely, which means I can serve clients wherever you are — and wherever I am.

Big 4 Experience — EY Tax

Worked at Ernst & Young in the Tax practice. Big 4 experience means exposure to complex, high-stakes engagements that most small-firm practitioners never see.

CPA — In Progress

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Currently completing CPA certification — 3 of 4 exams passed. Update this credential once the final exam is done and the license is issued.

Fully Remote

I work with clients entirely online. Secure document sharing, video calls, and digital delivery — no in-person requirement.

Why it matters

What you actually get
with the right CPA.

Most people either overpay at a big firm, wing it with software, or skip it entirely. Here's how those options stack up.

Recommended Shay Firsty Big Firm CPA DIY Software
(TurboTax, etc.)
Cost Fair & transparent No surprise fees High Overhead passed to you Low upfront Hidden upgrade costs
Big 4 expertise EY Tax background Varies by firm Algorithm, not expertise
Personalized attention You work directly with Shay Often passed to junior staff No human involvement
Proactive tax planning Strategy, not just filing At an additional cost Reactive only
Actually explains your return Walk through everything if you want Depends on who you get FAQ page only
Fully remote Work from anywhere Some offer remote Online by nature

Big 4 quality. Personal service. Without the big firm price.

The same caliber of tax work that Fortune 500 companies pay top dollar for — applied to your personal return or small business, with someone who actually picks up the phone.

Get in Touch

Get in touch

Let's talk about
your situation.

Send a brief message below — what you need help with and a good way to reach you. I'll follow up within one business day.

Quick response

I reply within one business day — usually sooner.

Secure document sharing

After we connect, I'll send a secure link for your tax documents.

Work with me remotely

Everything is handled online — no need to be local.

Firsty Financial Services

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